Building Permit Requirements in Capas, Tarlac

(2025 Updated)

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Last verified: December 3, 2024

Quick Summary

Estimated Fees

Contact Municipal Engineering Office for current fee schedule

Processing Time

3-5 weeks including clearances

Plan Sets Required

5 sets

Documentary Requirements

Check off items as you prepare them:

  • Picture of Project Location
  • Zoning Clearance
  • Fire Code Clearance
  • Location Clearance (HLURB)
  • Pollution Clearance (for industrial projects only)
  • Title Certificate (2 copies)
  • Tax Declaration (2 copies)
  • Tax Receipts (2 copies)
  • Notarized lease contract, deed of sale, or sales contract (if applicant is not registered owner)
  • Five (5) sets of blueprints signed and sealed by licensed Civil Engineer/Architect
  • Five (5) sets of blueprints signed and sealed by licensed Sanitary Engineer/Master Plumber
  • Five (5) sets of blueprints signed and sealed by licensed Professional Electrical Engineer
  • Five (5) copies of specifications and bill of materials
  • Photocopies of PTR and PRC ID with three original specimen signatures
  • Structural Analysis (required for 2-storey and above)
  • Soil Boring Test Results (required for 3-storey and above)

Required Clearances

Barangay Clearance

Fee: ₱100-500 depending on barangay
Processing: 1-3 days
  • Valid ID of applicant/owner
  • Proof of ownership (TCT or Tax Declaration)
  • Cedula

Location Clearance (HLURB)

Fee: Contact Municipal Planning Office for current fees
Processing: 5-10 working days
  • Application form
  • Barangay Clearance
  • TCT or Tax Declaration copy
  • Site development plan

Fire Code Clearance

Fee: ₱1,000-5,000 depending on project size
Processing: 3-5 working days
  • Building plans with fire safety features
  • Electrical layout

Zoning Clearance

Fee: Contact Municipal Planning Office
Processing: 3-5 working days

Pollution Clearance

Fee:
Processing:

Only required for industrial/manufacturing projects

Tips

  • NO PERMIT WILL BE PROCESSED IF THERE IS DEFICIENCY IN REQUIREMENTS
  • Online portal available at lgucapas.com for business permits
  • Soil boring test required for new buildings 3 storeys and above
  • Structural analysis required for buildings 2 storeys and above
  • Engineering Office page: capastarlac.gov.ph/engineering-office/
  • Downloadable forms: capastarlac.gov.ph/public-services/downloadables-2/

Common Mistakes

  • Missing picture of project location
  • Incomplete clearances (need Zoning, Fire Code, Location)
  • Missing PTR/PRC IDs with specimen signatures
  • No soil boring test for 3+ storey buildings
  • No structural analysis for 2+ storey buildings

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the building permit requirements in Capas, Tarlac?

Requirements include: project location photo, Zoning/Fire Code/Location clearances, title and tax documents (2 copies each), 5 sets of blueprints signed by licensed professionals, specifications, bill of materials, and PTR/PRC IDs.

When is a soil boring test required in Capas?

Soil boring test results are required for new buildings that are 3 storeys and above. Structural analysis is required for buildings 2 storeys and above.

Does Capas have an online portal for permits?

Yes, Capas has an online portal at lgucapas.com for business permit applications. For building permits, visit the Engineering Office page at capastarlac.gov.ph/engineering-office/

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Contact Information

Where:
Municipal Engineering Office, Capas, Tarlac
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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